Mali weather in May
Planning a journey to Mali this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mali in May?
May in Mali generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. May is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 34°C in Bissau to 43°C in Timbuktu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Timbuktu and 25°C in Bissau. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Tessalit with an average of 1.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Bamako with 32 mm. The city Bamako usually sees around 242 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mali in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mali climate page.
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Average weather in Bamako
In May Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mopti
In May Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bissau
In May Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Timbuktu
In May Timbuktu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kenieba
In May Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Mali?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bamako, May may not be the ideal time to visit Mali.
On average, the best time to visit Mali is in January with generally perfect weather in Bamako. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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